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Contracted tongue

舌短 〔舌短〕 shé duǎn

Contraction of the tongue preventing it from being extended. A contracted tongue is a critical sign in most cases. The cause is either damage to yīn by extreme heat or fulminant (sudden and violent) yáng qì desertion. A congenitally short frenulum may also prevent extension.

See tongue examination.

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